Apple is informing Apple Card holders should they need financial assistance due to the coronavirus pandemic, they can join a relief program that will allow them to skip their March payment without incurring interest charges for that billing cycle.
The continuing spread of coronavirus has meant many businesses are being forced to close, leaving some out of work and without their usual financial income, making it difficult to repay credit card bills.
To join the Customer Assistance Program, customer must contact Apple Support to arrange for the March payment interest to be skipped.
We understand that the rapidly-evolving COVID-19 situation poses unique challenges for everyone and some customers may have difficulty making their monthly payments. Apple Card is committed to helping you lead a healthier financial life. – Should you need assistance, please click here to be connected to Apple Card support via Messages and enroll in our Customer Assistance Program, which will allow you to skip your March payment without incurring interest charges.
The announcement follows after Apple confirmed it was closing all of its 464 Apple Stores outside of Greater China until March 27 as a coronavirus precaution. The company is encouraging corporate employees to work from home and take as much absence as required to avoid the spread of the virus.